Refund schedule for guests with bookings made in US$, CA$, or AU$: Bookings Opened November 5, 2025, or Later, for Voyages Summer 2026 or Later (Including Europe March 2026 or Later, Alaska and Canada / New England April 2026 or Later): Cruise L…

The daily Crew Appreciation is $17. 00 USD* per guest per day for non-suite stateroom guests and $19. 00 USD* per guest per day for suite guests.

Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. If you are pregnant or sailing with a guest who is pregnant they must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and the pregnancy is not high risk.

MinorAccompany policy

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff.

Smoking is not permitted in staterooms and most other indoor areas. For those who smoke, there are selected areas where smoking is permitted and this information will be communicated to you onboard .

Nieuw Amsterdam

17-Night 17-Day Panama Canal Cruise from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Signature Class · Nieuw Amsterdam

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, Oranjestad, Aruba, and Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica

Sails Sun, Apr 11, 202717 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayFort Lauderdale, Florida, USSan Diego, California, US · 11 ports

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Today: $2,659Lowest tracked: $1,503

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$1,503

5-day high

$2,659

5-day avg

$2,410

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Day by day

Your 17-night itinerary

9 ports and 11 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US → Oranjestad, Aruba → Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica → Acajutla, El Salvador → Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala → Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico → Puerto Vallarta, Mexico → Cabo San Lucas, Mexico → San Diego, California, US

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USEmbark
Departs 4:00 PM
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Oranjestad, Aruba
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica
Arrives 7:00 PM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Acajutla, El Salvador
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
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Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1616
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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Day 1717
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Day 1818
San Diego, California, USDisembark
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 2:00 PM
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Cabins & suites

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Suite
$6,629$390 / night
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Inside
$2,149$126 / night
Balcony
$3,489$205 / night
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Ocean View
$2,409$142 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

The second of the Signature-class ships, ms Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates historic New York City, once called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired design and an art collection valued at more than $3 million. While on board enjoy cooking classes and hands-on workshops from America’s Test Kitchen. Hone your video-editing skills at a Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Dine in your choice of specialty restaurants. Or rejuvenate in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Day 1
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Oranjestad, Aruba
Day 4
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Oranjestad, Aruba
Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica
Day 8
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Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica
Acajutla, El Salvador
Day 10
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Acajutla, El Salvador
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Day 11
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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Day 13
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Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day 15
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Day 16
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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
San Diego, California, US
Day 18
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San Diego, California, US

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Dining
Entertainment & Nightlife

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Explorer's Lounge — The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your
Tamarind Bar — Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going do
Ocean Bar — Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.
Gallery Bar — This sophisticated venue is adorned with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork including portrait
Casino — From perennially popular slot machines and blackjack tables to the latest in sophisticated gaming, t
Casino — Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to tr
Paradise Lotto — Enter the Paradise Lotto drawing and you could walk away with a jackpot prize worth over $300,000. P
Wellness — Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of the cl

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 6
Beam: 106 ft (32.2 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 7
Elevator / Lift: 10
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 86,700 grt.
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: December, 2023
Maiden Voyage: July, 2010
Maximum Speed: 23.9 knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Crew: 929
Number of Decks: 12
Number of Pools: 3
Number of Staterooms: 1,053
Number of Suites: 114
Officer's Nationality: Dutch
Passenger Capacity: 2,106
Registry: The Netherlands
Ship Class: Signature Class
Ship Length: 936 ft (285.3 m)
Spa: Yes
Teen Club: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.